Ross vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Terrence Rank #1,525

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Ross or Terrence more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Ross and Terrence mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Ross and Terrence boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.